O’Neal signed with the Lakers in the summer of 1996, teaming alongside Kobe Bryant to form one of the NBA’s best duos. Together, they helped lead the club to four NBA Finals appearances and three straight titles in the early 2000s. O’Neal’s combination of size, quickness and strength was nearly unmatched as he averaged 27.0 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.5 blocks on 57.5 percent field goals during his eight seasons in Los Angeles.

Career

Four-time NBA champion (2000-2002, 2006)

Three-time NBA Finals MVP (2000-2002)

2000 NBA MVP

15-time NBA All-Star (1993-1998, 2000-2007, 2009)

Eight-time All-NBA First Team selection (1998, 2000-2006)

Three-time NBA All-Star Game MVP (2000, 2004, 2009)

Two-time NBA scoring champion

Ranks second all-time in franchise history in field-goal percentage (57.5) and blocks (1,278), sixth in rebounds (6,090) and seventh in points (13,895)